Influence of organic matter and texture on the compactability of Technosols

• Published in: Catena (Giessen) Vol. 110; pp. 95 - 99
• Main Authors: Paradelo, R., Barral, M.T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cremlingen-Destedt Elsevier B.V 01.11.2013; Catena; Elsevier
• Subjects: Agricultural sciences; Bentonite; Bgi / Prodig; bulk density; clay; Compost; Composting; Density; Life Sciences; Moisture content; MSW composts; organic matter; particle size; Pedology; Physical geography; Proctor test; quartz; Sand; silt; Slates; Soil compaction; Surface layer; Technosols; Texture; water content; Compost; Texture; Proctor test; Soil compaction; Technosols; Soil; Soil improvement; Organic materials; Soil properties; Comparative study; Geotechnics; technosols; soil compaction; proctor test; compost; texture

The effect produced by adding increasing rates of a municipal solid waste compost on the susceptibility to compaction of three materials of mineral origin was determined. These were quartz sand (85% sand), slate processing fines (78% silt), and commercial bentonite (75% clay), selected due to their...